WhistlinDiesel has just bought a $100,000 Corvette but warns enthusiasts he is only intent on 'destroying' it
Published on Apr 01, 2026 at 5:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Apr 01, 2026 at 5:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
YouTuber Cody Detwiler, better known as WhistlinDiesel, loves to buy epic cars, such as a $100,000 Chevrolet Corvette supercar, and then do crazy things with them.
Now with a Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 at his disposal, the YouTuber has decided to do exactly that with this American supercar.
So if you are a fan of the car, look away, as WhistlinDiesel revealed he had bought the Corvette just to use and abuse it.
This would showcase just how tough Chevrolet has been able to make the Corvette Z06.
WhistlinDiesel was not afraid to push the C8 Z06
After some shenanigans with the car, Detwiler revealed the true purpose behind his purchase.
The YouTuber took the car home and immediately began putting it through its paces off-road.
This is not the natural habitat for any Chevrolet Corvette.
Supercar Blondie has approached Chevrolet to find out what they think of the YouTuber’s plans.
While destroy might be a strong word, those are sort of the intentions from the YouTuber.
After it gets launched off-road, Detwiler rapidly damages the tires on the sports car.
We can’t deny that it looks spectacular watching the car launch through dirt and grass.
But this is not the natural home of a Z06.
Corvette fans watching his video probably won’t be too happy either, considering how good this car is.
Why Corvette fans won’t want to see this car destroyed
The Z06 is the more track-focused version of the C8 supercar.
Under the hood sits a huge 5.5-liter LT6 V8 engine that makes 670hp and 460lb-ft of torque.
Those figures come without both supercharging and turbocharging.
With a top speed of 195mph, the Z06 is just as fast as its main rivals from Europe, such as Ferrari and Lamborghini.
The biggest selling point, though, is the price.
At a current MSRP of $120,300 at the time of writing, the Z06 is a bargain supercar.
Compare that to the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, which is a supercar that will set you back at least $500,000.
While you get extra power with the Ferrari and hybrid technology, is it worth over $400,000 more?
There should be no surprise that the Corvette Z06 is such a big deal in the United States.
Chevrolet Corvette timeline
1953: Chevrolet introduces the first-generation C1 Corvette as a fiberglass-bodied convertible
1963: The iconic C2 Sting Ray debuts, featuring the famous one-year-only split rear window
1968: The C3 generation launches with aggressive styling inspired by the Mako Shark II concept
1984: Chevrolet unveils the completely redesigned C4 with major aerodynamic and handling improvements
1997: The C5 generation arrives, featuring a new rear transaxle layout and the aluminum LS1 V8 engine
2005: The C6 is introduced and becomes the first Corvette since 1962 to feature exposed headlamps
2014: The C7 generation revives the Stingray nameplate with sharp modern styling and a new aluminum frame
2020: The C8 makes automotive history as the first-ever production mid-engine Corvette
2024: The E-Ray launches as the first electrified and all-wheel-drive model in the legendary lineup
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Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.
